Elbaite and Bertrandite Optical Properties

Elbaite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green

none.

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.583-1.614

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.032Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentAnthony et al

Elbaite and Bertrandite Optic Character

Elbaite and Bertrandite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Elbaite and Bertrandite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Elbaite and Bertrandite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Elbaite and Bertrandite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Bertrandite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Elbaite is Transparent while Elbaite is Transparent in appearance.